Justin Fashanu, Britain’s First Openly Gay Footballer

The Black Plaque Podcast is an original podcast series, celebrating stories of black historical figures in London, as part of the Black Plaque Project. In this episode Dr Jak speaks to Kevin Morosky a creative and founder of wearepocc. Kevin’s chosen historical figure is footballer Justin Fashanu, the 1st black million pound footballer, who also became the first professional footballer to come out as gay. Justin is a trailblazer and pioneer, not just in football, but outside of the sport.

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Activist and Feminist Olive Morris

The Black Plaque Podcast is an original podcast series, celebrating stories of black historical figures in London, as part of the Black Plaque Project. In this episode, Dr Jak speaks to Ronke Lawal, Cultural Commentator, PR Consultant & Founder of Ariatu PR. Ronke’s chosen historical figure is Olive Morris, activist and feminist. Olive led protests and demonstrations and helped to set up the Brixton Black Women's Group in 1973, one of Britain's first networks for black women.

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South African, Sarah Baartman

The Black Plaque Podcast is an original podcast series, celebrating stories of black historical figures in London, as part of the Black Plaque Project. In this episode Dr Jak speaks to Podcaster, Actress and Director Kelechi Okafor. Kelechi’s chosen historical figure is South African Sarah Baartman. Sarah was seen as the epitome of colonial exploitation and racism, of the ridicule and commodification of black people and especially the black woman. Sarah Baartman’s journey is a story that must be told.

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